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2010 Market Outlook: Recovery to be Slow, but SteadyBy Genilee Parente and Judy TibbsWhile speakers at this year's VMA Market Outlook Workshop disagreed on exactly when recovery will get here, they all agreed we're on our way. The trip back, however, will take some time and patience.

When Valves Are Used: Nuclear PowerBy Steven PaulyOne of the more promising markets for the valve industry is nuclear power, which has proven to be a safe and reliable industry with a reputation as a sustainable method of providing energy.

State of the U.S. Metalcasting IndustryBy Alfred SpadaMore than 90% of manufacturing has some type of metalcasting. Because of this, the forecast for this industry includes growth.

SUMMER

Suspicious and Counterfeit Valves: An Avoidable DangerBy Peter CleavelandCountering is more prevalent today than ever. We bring readers up to date on the situation and offer tips about what can be done, including starting with quality suppliers.

Increasing Plant Performance Through InstrumentationBy Harry BurnsHow do we know when it's best to increase a plants' performance by using the technologies already there and when to find newer technologies? We start by asking what those technologies are currently doing that provide value.

Understanding PlasticsBy Patrick NeelHigh performance thermoplastics have made inroads into the valve market because of their high strength, light weight and corrosion resistance.

Controlling CavitationBy Jeff ParishCavitation, a common problem in most industrial processes, can be expensive and hazardous. Understanding its causes and what controls are available for what conditions help to eliminate the problems.

SPRING

Playing The Valve Standards GameBy Greg JohnsonAlthough efforts have been made to coordinate U.S. standards with those of foreign standard-making bodies, few standards have crossed borders intact.

The Sorry State of the U.S. Water InfrastructureBy Peter CleavelandHuge amounts of money will be required to put the U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure into proper condition, and still more is needed to prepare it for the future.

Valves Make The Difference: Delayed CokingBy David AndersonCoke drum unheading valves are a good example of how innovative design allows valves to be used in processes today where they have never been used before.

Severe Service Control Valves for Offshore Platforms: A Debris-Tolerant SolutionBy Stephen JamesConsider specifying control valves that will not only address high-pressure liquid or gas letdown, but also alleviate the problem of debris in the pipe.

WINTER

10 Tips for Tightening ExpensesBy Peter CleavelandEveryone’s doing it—tightening belts, that is. Here are some suggestions from valve manufacturers on how you can get the most from your valves, actuators and controls.

Back to Basics: The Noble Globe ValveBy Greg JohnsonWhether it’s controlling bath water in a faucet, oil in a refinery or steam in a power plant, globe valves “soldier on” 24 hours a day.

How Do You Answer the Casting Quality Question?By Les PelkeyProblems with castings do not always occur because of where the casting is made. The author discusses types of casting defects and explains why problems can occur.

Take it Easy with Steam, The Energy FluidBy Stephen R. GowSteam is one of the most widely used commodities for conveying heat energy and its use is popular throughout industry for a broad range of tasks from mechanical power production to space heating and process applications.